EXPLORING CULTURAL DIVERSITY

THROUGH MUSIC
Monika Hélová| 510428
HAVE YOU EVER LISTENED TO

MUSIC FROM DIFFERENT

CULTURES?
 MEXICAN MUSIC
• Traditional Mexican folk song
• Reflects the joy and celebration that is
an integral part of Mexican culture. The
song's upbeat rhythm and lively
instrumentation represent the vibrancy
and passion of Spanish-speaking
cultures.
• Traditional Mexican Instruments:
the guitarrón (a large bass guitar)
the vihuela (a small guitar-like
instrument)
trumpets
maracas
GUITARRÓN, VIHUELA
 MUSIC FROM INDIA
• Indian classical music, due to its organic
origins, has potential to bring us closer to our
inner being
• Classical Indian raag (The notion of a Raag is at
the foundation of Indian Classical Music. It
defines a set of musical notes and their allowed
arrangements to form a melody to evoke a
certain mood.) that features a virtuosic
performance on the sitar, a stringed instrument
from India evoking a meditative mood.
• Instruments:
Tabla
Sitar
(etc.)
• Significance of spirituality and meditation in
Indian culture.
SITAR, TABLA
 MUSIC FROM JAMAICA
• "One Love" has become a symbol of Jamaican culture
and the Rastafari movement (The Rastafari movement
began among Afro-Jamaicans who wanted to reject the
British colonial culture that dominated Jamaica and
replace it with a new identity based on a reclamation of
their African heritage)
 Reflects the importance of unity and peace in Jamaican
culture, as well as the spiritual and cultural significance
of the Rastafari movement. The song's message of love
and unity has resonated with people all over the world.
• Reggae instrumentation (popular music of Jamaican
origin that combines native styles with elements of U.S.
black popular music):
electric guitar
bass
drums
keyboard
 AFRICAN MUSIC
• Feet in the Soil is an uplifting celebration of
danceable energies centered in the earth -
the importance of having one's feet firmly
planted in the soil of one's homeland
• Rhythms draw inspiration from Aboriginal
and African lifestyles. Cultural importance of
staying connected to one's roots, community,
and ancestors.
• African cultures place a strong emphasis on
family and community, and this is reflected
in the song
• Traditional African Instruments:
variety of drums and percussion
didgeridoo
(etc.)
DIDGERIDOO
 KOREAN MUSIC
• Cultural Differences: K-pop is known for its high energy and
dance-heavy performances, as well as its elaborate
costumes and choreography. Korean pop culture places a
strong emphasis on beauty and appearance, with many K-
pop idols undergoing plastic surgery to conform to societal
beauty standards.
• It also showcases Korean values such as hard work,
perseverance, and teamwork, which are often highlighted
in K-pop culture - Lyrically, "Circus" speaks to the pressures
and challenges faced by young people in Korea's highly
competitive society, where success is often equated with
academic and professional achievements. The song
encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and
pursue their dreams, even in the face of adversity.
• Traditional Pop Instruments:
synthesizers and other modern electronic beats and sounds
janggu (a Korean drum)
daegeum (a bamboo flute)
 What music do you like to listen to? Why?

Do you like listening to music that has lyrics in a

language you don‘t understand?

Do you judge people based on what they listen to?